My wife passed awayMy wife passed away six months ago. Since then I have been trying to move forward, but memories of her are everywhere. Many friends were supportive in the first few weeks, but they have their own lives and challenges. Certain days like Mother's... See More »
I Am Inspired By Kind PeopleWe had a week of rain earlier this month and some flooding occurred. I was inspired by the number of ordinary people who tried to do what they could to help, whether it was providing rides (I did that) or moving sandbags or consoling people who had... See More »
I Have Lost a Beloved PetMy cat was a black calico cat. He was with me from shortly after he was born until he passed away fourteen years later. He was a wonderful animal and all my friends loved him. He slept in my bed, sat on my lap and had the run of the house. He... See More »
I Love the LibraryI am thankful that the library has changed with the times. The library in our city has a dozen computers, coffee makers, and a place to meet. It's not the quiet, empty place that I remember as a kid. It's a pleasure to visit, read a magazine and... See More »
I Love Rock MusicI like all kinds of music. Last year I drew the dreaded 8 am lecture slot. I would walk in and everyone looked tired. So I got there a little early and played a rock song - their favorite was Start Me Up by the Rolling Stones.
I Do Not Wear a WatchI used to wear one, then I realized that people noticed me checking my watch and took it as a sign to end the conversation. I wasn't intending to be rude but that was part of the message. So I stopped wearing the watch. It really isn't necessary... See More »
I Am a Pretty Quiet Person, Until You Get to Know MeI am an introvert in what seems to be a sea of extroverts. Going to social events in my area of work used to be hard for me but I am more observant now and can find people who are new to the meeting or new to the area who are also looking for... See More »
I Love TeaI love a cup of green tea, especially when I have time to enjoy it. I spent a few weeks in Japan and that was all that I drank (except for sake and Kirin beer). I brought back some containers of loose tea and I'm glad I did. Tea bags dont give the... See More »
I Love Sunsets and SunrisesThis morning I woke up early and instead of turning over and sleeping I decided to get up and await the sunrise. My dog was confused because it was so dark outside. I took a cup of coffee and sat in the cool air and let my mind wander. The sun... See More »
I Have Family Members That Get On My NervesI love my sister. She's smart, funny and is a great mom to her kids. Sometimes we get on each others nerves because we know each other so well. Maybe she will bring up some event in the past at just the wrong time (or sometimes I do) and that... See More »
I Am Easy to Get Along WithI think so. I'm pretty flexible and am willing to spend the time it takes to get to know people.
I Like Learning New ThingsLearning new things keeps me connected. I teach and sometimes I forget how it feels to not know something. How can I get my thoughts across if I don't know how my students are feeling? Well, I decided about three years ago to learn something new... See More »
I Am a Day DreamerI love daydreaming. I think, in some way, that it helps me find my way through difficult situations. I don't know how it happens, but piecing together scenes from movies and TV shows and thoughts I had long forgotten has led me to new... See More »
I Keep My Ep Account A SecretI haven't told my coworkers, even ones I am close with. Here, I have the flexibility to say what I think or toss out new ideas or meet people I might never meet otherwise. I am better for it.
I Am An InfjI am so glad that a friend showed me the Meyers-Briggs work. I read a lot of articles on the internet and they helped me to learn more about myself and how I can related to people very different from me.
I Am A Very Thoughtful PersonFor me, I think it starts with actually listening to other people, remembering what they said and following up with them when I see them again. This has led to long-time friendships.
I Believe Forgiveness Is A Strength Not A WeaknessI work on forgiveness but it is hard for me to let some things go. And the person I am forgiving has already forgotten what happened.
I Want Someone to Talk Or Chat WithI just started on this site this week. I really liked the Experience Project because I made so many friends and chatted with some for years. I have a lot of interests and hope to make some online friends here too.
